The term 'like agate' can be described by two crossword solutions: 'VARIEGATED' (10 letters) and 'BANDED' (6 letters). VARIEGATED means having different colors, especially in irregular patches, while BANDED means marked with bands or stripes. Agates are a type of semi-precious stone that often have distinct patterns of color and texture. Therefore, the term 'like agate' refers to something that has different colors or is marked with bands or stripes, similar to an agate.